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Knowable Magazine reports that financial scams targeting seniors surged to about $5 billion in 2024, exploiting vulnerabilities with specific persuasive tactics.

Sentient reports Denver and D.C. have voted to ban foie gras, prohibiting force-feeding ducks and geese. 

Campus Insights Media on behalf of the University of Mississippi reports that holiday shopping scams are increasingly sophisticated, with fake stores and reviews.

WSM Law reports that obtaining a protective order during the holidays can be challenging due to court closures and reduced schedules.

The Conversation reports that Salmonella contamination is widespread, affecting food, surfaces, pets, and potentially causing over 1.35 million infections annually in the U.S.

Vanta reports that the EU Cyber Resilience Act mandates product makers to report security vulnerabilities within 24 hours. 

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that residents near a noisy data center in West Jordan, Utah, struggle with constant hum and generator noise, disrupting their lives.

Grist reports that Trump aims to open national forest trails to motorized vehicles, facing opposition from conservation groups concerned about ecosystem damage.

The Marshall Project reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than twice as many children this year through July as it did in the same period last year.

Healthbeat reports severe West Nile virus cases are rising, with over 880 infections in 2026, particularly in California, affecting many, including former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen.

PeopleFinders reports that Veterans Day is prime time for stolen valor scams, where fraudsters falsely claim military service to exploit veterans.

MAG Aerospace reports on the significance of a common operating picture (COP) in consolidating vast data for improved decision-making in military and emergency operations.

The Marshall Project reports that Arizona's voter ID laws could hinder voting for the unhoused, complicating access to essential services and rights.

Votebeat reports on Victoria Bishop, Antrim County's clerk, who attempted to remove over 1,600 voters from rolls, sparking backlash and state intervention.

MSD Lawyers reports workplace harassment can extend to digital interactions at home. 

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Capital and Main report Latino voters disapprove of Trump, showing a significant decline in support ahead of the 2026 midterms, raising concerns for the GOP.

The 19th reports on the challenges facing Erika Kirk's Turning Point USA post her husband's assassination, amid rising tensions and changing dynamics among young conservatives.

The Daily Yonder reports that Congress is working to offset impending cuts to rural hospital funding, totaling $1.3 trillion, amid fears for healthcare access.

The Conversation reports on how to ensure your vote counts during the midterm elections, including verifying registration and handling challenges at polling places.

RE:PUBLIC reports on a fatality in Shenandoah National Park, where officials delayed public notification for three weeks, raising concerns over transparency.